New "corrosion proof" material looking for consultant help

[esbdmb]

Hi All, we developed a material, SM-100, over the past few years with NASA that they literally call "corrosion proof" - with equally impressive wear properties. Uses include bearings, valve seats and other components, etc.

We're at a point now where we're looking for consulting help in finding niche corrosive applications that also exhibit wear requirements (possibly valves, seals, sub-sea pumps, etc). These type of people don't exactly show up in an Internet search unfortunately.

Any leads on who we could talk to would be great.

Thanks!
Eric

 

[metengr]

You mean you need a salesperson to market your product.

 

[esbdmb]

Basically yes, but they have to be technical and have the connections already.

 

[rmw]

What have you done to date? Have you are are you associated with any industry associatons such as NACE? Do you have any other track record other than NASA?

rmw

 

[MechProjectEng]

Have you published any articles in any industry magazines/journals etc?

 

[OGMetEngr]

This material is similar to a titanium alloy (since it essentially is). All data on it can be seen at:

http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/20110016524_2011017534.pdf

Might be good for some applications, but I would read the paper above for properties first.